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Express Oil Change

Express Oil Change & Service Center is the leading automotive service center in the south, with over 168 locations across 8 states.  The company was founded 30 years ago in Birmingham, AL, and since then, has improved upon the oil change service to give customers the quickest oil change without sacrificing the highest-quality service and premium vehicle maintenance checks.  The quick oil change is firmly established as a viable business with enormous growth potential. The convenience of a quick oil change is expected to continue to draw customers away from long waits at automotive dealerships and mechanic shops. Moreover, with the rising cost of purchasing a vehicle, automobile owners are motivated to be more conscious of proper maintenance to protect their investment. This trend is even more prevalent during economic downturns and makes the quick lube industry resilient even during recessionary periods.

Express Oil Change & Service Center stands on a firm foundation in a growing industry with a proven formula for success. To share in this success, Express Oil Change seeks franchisees who possess the drive to succeed by delivering outstanding quality and service, proven business acumen and the willingness and ability to invest.

 

 

Operating Units

12/31/2006

12/31/2007

12/31/2008

Franchised

107

102

99

% Change

--

-4.7%

-2.9%

Company-Owned

51

58

69

% Change

--

13.7%

19.0%

Total

158

160

168

% Change

--

1.3%

5.0%

Franchised as % of Total

67.72%

63.75%

58.93%

 

Investment Required

The franchise fee for an Express Oil Change store is $27,500 for the first unit and $17,500 for each additional unit.

 

Express Oil Change provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that equipment and signage is leased and other items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.

 

Item

Established Low Range

Established High Range

Franchise Fee

$27,500 for first unit, $17,500 for additional units

Training Expenses

$2,000

$5,000

Inventory

$25,000

$30,000

Organization, Loan Origination and Professional Fees

$35,000

$70,000

Opening Advertising

$10,000

$10,000

Additional Funds (3 months)

$60,000

$110,000

Total Investment (not including real estate or leasehold improvements)

$149,500

$252,500

 

On-going Expenses

Express Oil Change franchisees pay royalty fees equal to 5% of gross sales and minimum local advertising expenditures equal to 3% of gross sales.

 

What You Get—Training and Support

Express Oil Change’s highly experienced Franchise Training and Support Officers combine decades of success in every facet of the business.  It is not necessary for a new Express Oil Change franchisee to know anything about cars or automotive repair prior to becoming a franchisee. Express Oil Change’s comprehensive training program provides all the training necessary. Franchisees are provided with an 8-10 week training process, which includes both classroom and field training. In addition to pre-opening training and grand opening support, a certified trainer spends time at the franchisee’s location during the first year and as needed.

Express Oil Change franchisees also benefit from ExpressTrack©, a proprietary management system which allows owners to easily track key indicators in their business, giving them real-time access to the elements in the operations that make the business work. Express Oil Change’s business model has proven itself; exemplified by a 99% survival rate of all stores built over the last 10 years, a rare accomplishment in the franchise industry.

 

Territory

Express Oil Change grants protected areas.